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Alcántara Weather in August

Alcántara in August

The short of it: Alcántara in August averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 13 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 19° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 13 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Alcántara an average August high of 34°, a low of 19° and some 7.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 43 min in mid-August, 60 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Alcántara runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Ceclavín, 15 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Alcántara, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 43 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CeclavínExtremadura15 km NE33°19°8.0 mm
BrozasExtremadura15 km SE34°19°8.0 mm
Zarza la MayorExtremadura18 km N33°19°8.0 mm
Navas del MadroñoExtremadura22 km ESE34°19°8.0 mm
GarrovillasExtremadura29 km E34°20°8.0 mm
Arroyo de la LuzExtremadura37 km SE34°19°8.0 mm
AlisedaExtremadura37 km SSE34°19°7.0 mm
TorrejoncilloExtremadura41 km ENE33°19°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Alcántara Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Alcántara by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°5°61 mm8 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦✦
February15°6°46 mm9 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦
March19°8°84 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April21°10°53 mm11 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
May25°13°44 mm10 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
June31°17°11 mm11 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July34°19°2.0 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
August34°19°7.0 mm10 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦
September29°16°34 mm9 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°13°84 mm9 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
November17°9°85 mm9 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦
December14°6°79 mm9 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alcántara in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alcántara in August?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Alcántara?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Alcántara in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 22 min in December to 14 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Alcántara in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Alcántara in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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